January 24 / 14.14 Lingfield (AW)

14.14

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Midnite Aint Your Grandads Bookie Handicap

  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Midnite Aint Your Grandads Bookie Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.90
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4836-3

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m novice at Kempton in September 2023 but 0-10 in handicaps since; did catch the eye when third at Kempton (1m3f) back on AW in November but hasn't built on it twice since, finishing remote third at Chelmsford (1m6f) latterly; the return to 1m4f may help but others are more convincing.
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2nd

10

(3)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:33 Lingfield (AW)

Hebridean Nomad

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Has a patchy profile but he justified support when bouncing back with a strong-finishing win here (1m4f) last month; up 4lb but that was a cosy success and the form has been boosted by the runner-up since; interesting contender.

4/1

1st

5

(1)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:14 Lingfield (AW)

Hebridean Nomad

9st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Won a 1m novice at Kempton in September 2023 but 0-10 in handicaps since; did catch the eye when third at Kempton (1m3f) back on AW in November but hasn't built on it twice since, finishing remote third at Chelmsford (1m6f) latterly; the return to 1m4f may help but others are more convincing.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 1235-7

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Successful over 1m3f at Southwell in October; placed on next two outings but her run of good form has come to a halt the last twice; bounce back needed.
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5th

2

(4)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:00 Doncaster

Little Miss India

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Often slowly away but it hasn't prevented her from winning three times on the AW since October (9.4f-1m4f); this trip more suitable than the 1m she tackled at Bath 19 days ago; untried on faster than good.

8/1

8th

4

(8)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Bath

Little Miss India

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

3-9 since a hood went on, including wins under Ashley Lewis at Wolverhampton (1m4f and 9.4f) on two of her last three starts; unraced over a trip this short since her pre-handicap days and the hood is removed; also unraced on turf since last July and none of her turf form matches this mark.

4/1

1st

2

(1)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Little Miss India

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

Recorded her second win when scoring over 1m4f here last month but she was a well-held fourth in follow-up bid at Southwell on Saturday; has a bit to prove after that and this is a quick turnaround.

5/2

100/30

Form: 5131-2 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Record here reads 5121312, with two off the wins over this trip; good second of 11 over C&D three weeks ago and no reason why he won't be in the thick of things again.
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2nd

1

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Nottingham

Jack Langley

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Clover

Solid debut for his new yard, having been picked up from Simon Dow for 11,000gns, a fortnight ago and duly won a small-field affair easily last weekend; not had much racing on turf and a 6lb rise could well be manageable in current form.

4/6

1st

5

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:55 Lingfield

Jack Langley

9st 3lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Clover

Three-time AW winner here for Simon Dow last year who made a solid start for his new yard back on turf, having been picked up for 11,000gns, at Ripon nine days ago; just cracked late there on his first run in three months and has a good chance today.

4/6

3rd

4

(9)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:40 Ripon

Jack Langley

10st 8lb

J: Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell

T: Charlie Clover

Three Lingfield AW wins (1m4f-1m5f) for Simon Dow; changed hands in April for 11,000gns and only time will tell how he fares for his new handler; relatively unexposed on turf (0-3) but may strip fitter for this off an 83-day break.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 8607-1 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dropped a long way in the weights during a winless spell with Mick Appleby and returned from a ten-month absence to make a winning start for new connections over 1m3f at Kempton 17 days ago; had a bit up his sleeve and a 5lb rise won't prevent him making a bold bid if in similar form.
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6th

4

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:28 Kempton (AW)

Sonnerie Power

9st 10lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Kickstarted 2026 with C&D success and has continued in good form, back from two months off with second of 14 over C&D four weeks ago; must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

5/1

2nd

8

(12)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Sonnerie Power

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Made a winning start for current yard over C&D in January and has continued in good nick, set a lot to do when sixth of 15 in 1m4f Lingfield handicap in April; in the mix once more.

9/1

Form: 5057-5

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a Southwell handicap (1m3f, Tapeta) last spring but that was a four-runner race and he's struggled since; has plenty to prove.
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5th

13

(1)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Forca Timao

9st 4lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Mark Pattinson

Outsider of four when belatedly doubling his tally at Southwell last April (1m3f); hit the frame last two starts (1m2f) but not sure dropping back to 1m will see him play a bigger role this evening; Penfolds Grange looks connections' best hope.

20/1

4th

10

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Forca Timao

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Pattinson

On a losing run and he's yet to hit top form this season, going keenly when a fading fourth of 11 over C&D in February; needs to take a step forward.

20/1

Form: 99836- C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won three times here (1m/1m2f) before his spell in Ireland and showed the ability remains when third of ten over 1m2f at this course last month; only sixth back here again since, though.
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7th

3

(10)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:14 Lingfield (AW)

Enough Already

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Wallis

Won three times here (1m/1m2f) before his spell in Ireland and showed the ability remains when third of ten over 1m2f at this course last month; only sixth back here again since, though.

16/1

9

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Enough Already

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Four modest efforts for current stable this year; dropping down the weights but he has too much to prove for comfort.

50/1

9th

8

(13)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Enough Already

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Wallis

Has beaten a total of one rival in three outings for this yard; would be a surprise winner.

66/1

Form: 44366-

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Now 0-10; only sixth of 12 when stepped up to the extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton last month and it remains to be seen whether this further increase in trip is any help; also tongue-tied first time.
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1st

1

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:58 Beverley

The Sweet Escape

9st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Tough type who has been on the go since last December, winning at Nottingham and just touched off at Leicester (both at about 1m), but seemingly suited by the shortest trip he's tackled this year when making all over C&D 11 days ago; back up 3lb; can go well again.

13/8

1st

7

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

The Sweet Escape

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Loughnane

Consistent since his Nottingham win in April (good) and latest race at Hamilton for which he was favourite didn't go to plan; ideally wants further, however.

6/1

6th

5

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

The Sweet Escape

9st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Loughnane

Took advantage of a drop back in trip and ease in grade (into a Class 6) when scrambling home at Nottingham (8.5f, good; from 3lb lower) in April; beaten by a nose off this mark at Leicester (1m) in May and consistent since; possible.

13/2

20/1

Form: 16359- CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Recorded his seventh AW win when scoring at Lingfield over C&D in September; more miss than hit since but he is now back on that last winning mark.
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7th

2

(4)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

15:47 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Bay Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mark Usher

Ran well when second of nine in returning cheekpieces at Leicester (1m4f, good) 15 days ago, but all seven wins have been on the AW; still 6lb lower than for the latest of those, but he attempts beyond 1m6f for the first time on his 63rd outing.

9/4

2nd

2

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

20:00 Leicester

The Bay Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mark Usher

All seven wins have been on the AW (1m2f-1m4f) and he ran creditably on his last two starts; however, he's yet to finish in the first three in five starts on turf and others are preferred; cheekpieces are back on for the first time since 2024.

12/1

Form: 5755-5

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Maiden; respectable fifth over 1m3f at Kempton 17 days ago but Sonnerie Power and Voix De Bocelli were ahead of him; first-time cheekpieces worn on that occasion are now replaced by blinkers.
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10th

11

(11)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:14 Lingfield (AW)

Troy Story

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Maiden; respectable fifth over 1m3f at Kempton 17 days ago but Sonnerie Power and Voix De Bocelli were ahead of him; first-time cheekpieces worn on that occasion are now replaced by blinkers.

11/1

5th

2

(1)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Salisbury

Troy Story

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Alan King

Seven-race maiden; showed broadly progressive form as a 2yo but has gone the other way this season; may be helped by this drop in grade off a reduced mark.

12/1

7

(3)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:45 Sandown

Troy Story

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Suffered a near miss on handicap debut at Kempton (7f) but has finished a well-held sixth in two runs since being gelded and this could be tougher again; what might help is now going beyond 1m, being a son of Ulysses.

14/1

50/1

Form: /9589-

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Placed in 1m2f AW maiden for Ralph Beckett at the end of 2024 but has offered little in varied events since; a wind operation since last seen in November needs to have made a big difference.
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8th

7

(4)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

19:15 Leicester

Majestic Leo

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Gary Brown

0-14 and, apart from one early bid for glory on Polytrack five starts ago, he is mostly struggling to break out of rear this term; opposed.

40/1

11th

8

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:09 Windsor

Majestic Leo

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Gary Brown

13-race maiden whose 2025 and 2026 form (including in handicaps here on last two starts) give him major work to do.

40/1

9th

15

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Majestic Leo

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Gary Brown

Latest effort when eighth of 11 here (11.5f, good to firm) was comfortably his best for this yard but that still leaves him with work to do.

33/1

Form: 2424-7 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
1m2f Flat win last summer; come creditable efforts since and might have needed last week's course outing after three months off.
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1st

1

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:13 Brighton

Bohemian Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Took advantage of a drop in the weights when winning a 0-55 contest by a neck over C&D three weeks ago; 5lb rise puts him on his previous winning mark and although not the easiest of rides, Tom Queally knows him well (2-8 on him); major player.

11/4

1st

1

(4)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:51 Brighton

Bohemian Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Disappointing favourite in first-time blinkers at Bath (11.6f, good) last month but that headgear is dispensed with and cheekpieces return; drops into a 0-55 for the first time and is 5lb lower than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last July; respected; stable also runs Letsbeatsepsis.

6/1

9th

3

(5)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Bohemian Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Backed up a good run on the AW with a fourth here last week when just behind Knightmare; a tongue-tie returns along with new blinkers; thereabouts.

5/1

Form: 6573-3

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
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7

1st Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

14:25 Newbury

Voix De Bocelli

11st 0lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Henrietta C Knight

held up in last, outpaced before 3 out, soon struggling

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £43.40
Straight Forecast £49.49
Tricast £631.09
Trifecta £816.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sonnerie Power

The Times:

Jack Langley

The Guardian:

Voix De Bocelli

NEWMARKET:

Little Miss India

Daily Mail:

The Bay Warrior

Telegraph:

Jack Langley

D Express:

Jack Langley

The Star:

Voix De Bocelli

RP RATINGS:

Sonnerie Power

POSTDATA:

Sonnerie Power

Daily Mirror:

Sonnerie Power

The Sun:

Sonnerie Power

Daily Record:

Sonnerie Power